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As of Monday, the Marion County road department had enough salt and other materials available to handle one more round of snow.

Marion County Road Supervisor Tommy Lee said it takes about 80 tons to treat the roads when it snows. Last week, Lee purchased a round of sand and calcium chloride mix from IMI, which his department mixed with salt to treat the roads during the weekend’s snow.

The Loretto Fire Department will be holding a door-to-door fund-raiser for several weeks to raise money to upgrade the department’s second engine truck.

Donors will receive a free 8x10 family portrait. Everyone will be notified by mail of photo dates. For more information call Troy Hardin at 270-402-9373. A representative of the photo company will be doing the solicitations and will have an ID.

It’s been 20 years since the City of Lebanon approved a franchise agreement with Kentucky Utilities. If the city council approves a recommendation from Mayor Gary Crenshaw, KU customers could start paying a higher franchise fee, but the effect on monthly bills would be slight.

The city’s current agreement was signed May 9, 1994, with Kentucky Utilities.

FRANKFORT – A robust winter season and more precipitation expected in the coming weeks has Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials looking for ways to conserve salt as deliveries slow and materials run in short supply.

A slim majority of Kentucky voters is ready to legalize medical marijuana, according to a Herald-Leader/WKYT Bluegrass Poll.

The survey asked 1,082 registered voters whether they favored or opposed allowing the use of medical marijuana in Kentucky; 52 percent were in favor, 37 percent were opposed and 12 percent were not sure.